Justin Long Shares A Rare BTS Snapshot Of Alan Rickman

As “Galaxy Quest” celebrates its twenty fifth anniversary, Justin Long is trying again with heartfelt gratitude—not only for the movie itself, however for the outstanding individuals he shared the expertise with, together with the late Alan Rickman.

Lengthy made his big-screen debut within the 1999 sci-fi comedy, starring alongside Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, and Rickman. The movie, a loving parody of “Star Trek” fandom, follows the solid of a cult sci-fi TV collection as they’re unexpectedly thrust into an precise intergalactic disaster by aliens who imagine their present was actual.

On Wednesday, December 25, Justin Lengthy marked the milestone anniversary by sharing a pair of nostalgic throwback images from the set.

One touching picture featured Lengthy alongside Rickman, who handed away in 2016 on the age of 69, and their co-star Jeremy Howard.

“It was my first time on a film set, my first time in LA, one in every of my first aircraft rides, and my first time assembly Sam Rockwell,” Lengthy shared together with his followers. “This picture of me, Alan Rickman, and Jeremy Howard (who performed my pal within the film and will blow sh-t up together with his thoughts in ‘Accepted’) was taken at a celebration that Alan threw for everybody within the solid and crew.”

Lengthy hadn’t met Rickman earlier than the social gathering, although he “shaped an concept” of who the actor “may be based mostly solely on the unbelievable performances I’d seen him give as villains in motion pictures like ‘Die Arduous’ and ‘Robin Hood.'”

“My expertise with him as an individual was the precise reverse of that…he was so variety, beneficiant, and sure, dry (VERY dry) however in such a playful spirited manner,” Lengthy admitted. “I take into consideration him usually and after I look again on that have 1 / 4 century later, one of many biggest items that got here from it was attending to know and work with an actor like Alan. And Sam. I now understand how uncommon they’re.”

Later within the caption, he thanked Jeremy Howard for sending the BTS picture of “one of many all-time biggest actors (and folks) kindly obliging two giddy younger actors who have been simply embarking on a enjoyable and wildly fulfilling 25-year journey.”

He then gave a shout-out to the entire followers “for serving to it final so long as it has.”

“And, as at all times, to @bonnieezane for sending my tape to your sister, Debra, who ended up casting me within the film,” he concluded.

Whereas reflecting on the movie throughout an episode of the “Comfortable Unhappy Confused” podcast with Sam Rockwell, Justin Lengthy shared his ideas on the potential of a sequel.

“There have been drafts of [a TV series] that was gonna be executed at Amazon earlier than Alan handed,” he mentioned. “They have been all prepared to try this and Alan was gonna need to miss the pilot episode. However then he felt like he’d be higher for the second episode. In order that’s how shut that got here.”

The late Alan Rickman stays one of the iconic and versatile actors in trendy cinema and theater. Identified for his deep, resonant voice and talent to painting each heroes and villains with equal mastery, Rickman carved out a legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. From Hollywood blockbusters to the theatrical stage, his work demonstrated an unparalleled dedication to his craft and a uncommon depth of expertise.

In 1988, Rickman made his Hollywood debut because the unforgettable villain Hans Gruber in “Die Arduous” reverse Bruce Willis. Regardless of it being his first main movie function, Rickman delivered a career-defining efficiency, mixing wit, attraction, and menace to create one in every of cinema’s most iconic antagonists. He turned a family title as soon as once more together with his portrayal of Professor Severus Snape within the “Harry Potter” collection.

Over the course of his profession, Rickman acquired quite a few accolades, together with a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, an Emmy Award, and a Display screen Actors Guild Award.

On January 14, 2016, Alan Rickman handed away on the age of 69 after a non-public battle with pancreatic most cancers. His dying got here as a shock to followers and colleagues alike, with tributes pouring in from around the globe.

Rickman’s remaining performances in “Eye within the Sky” and “Alice By way of the Trying Glass” have been launched posthumously, leaving followers with one final glimpse of his brilliance.